**Please see attached program narrative (under LMI data attachments)
Catalog Description
The Design Technology Mechanical Design & Fabrication program prepares students to work in mechanical design, industrial design, or manufacturing areas as entry level designers, virtual and rapid prototype builders, or Computer Aided Design (CAD)/Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) technicians. The program builds on the CAD Technician - Mechanical Design + Fabrication Certificate and leads to the Associate of Science degree, as well as providing a transfer pathway to Baccalaureate programs in Engineering Technology.
The emphasis is on creating original solutions to engineering design technology problems through rigorous design and prototyping processes, using digital rapid prototyping technologies, within a collaborative, project-based environment consistent with advanced manufacturing industry demands of a globalized, sustainable economy.
With a focus on communication skills and creative critical thinking, entry level students develop mechanical design solutions through research, prototyping, analysis and evaluation in an iterative process involving preliminary sketching, 2D and 3D CAD drawing and parametric modeling, rapid prototyping using 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC milling and forming, micro controllers and mechatronics. Advanced students develop complex design solutions integrating multiple technologies and procedures for real world application in competitions, entrepreneurial ventures and startups in an industry incubator model.
The program includes integrated, contextualized academics, industry credentialing, interdisciplinary collaboration, professional development and work experience opportunities to develop long term transferable skills sets aligned to work force needs evidenced through advisory groups and industry engagement. Graduating students work under the supervision of qualified engineers, industrial designers, product designers or advanced manufacturing technicians at professional offices meeting customer requirements and deadlines by realizing products in a production system.
This program prepares students for entry into high demand fields in advanced manufacturing, industrial design, engineering and specialized fabrication areas from aerospace to entertainment and medical technology. Students gain associates and professional industry credentials in SolidWorks.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all courses with a grade of C or better.
Student Learning Outcomes
**Please see attached program narrative (under LMI data attachments)
2019-2020 | 2020-2021 |
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214 students | 236 students |
2020-2021 |
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2 students |
2019-2020 | 2020-2021 |
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6 students | 4 students |
2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
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2 students | 6 students |
**Please see attached program narrative (under LMI data attachments)
This program aligns with the following goals of the Educational Master Plan:
This is an existing approved AS Degree/Certificate of Achievement. The DT Mechanical + Manufacturing COA currently include English and/or Speech requirement as required course for the Certificate. We are removing this requirement as communication and presentational methods are taught within the courses to achieve course student learning outcomes as well as the communication outcome for the program.
Communication course requirement removal was approved by Advisory Meeting.
**Please see attached program narrative (under LMI data attachments).
Required units in the program: 18 minimum
Requirements | Dept. Name/# | Name | Units | Sequence Option A | Sequence Option B |
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Required Core (13-15.5 units) | DT 008A DT 008B DT 008C TECH 107A OR MATH 131 | Introduction to Digital Design and Fabrication Intermediate Digital Design and Fabrication Advanced Systems Design and Fabrication Technical Calculations or Intermediate Algebra for STEM | 3 3 4 3 5.5 | Yr 1, Fall Yr 1, Spring Yr 1, Summer Yr 1, Fall | |
One or more Electives to meet 18 units for Certificate | DT 030 MIT 101 DT 101 ART 033A MACH 101 WELD 200A ELTN 130 ARCH 014 ART 036A FASH 001A ENGR 002 DT017 DT 118 DT 114 | Sustainable Technologies Introduction to Robotics Fabrication Laboratory Product Design Applications Beginning Metalworking Skills Introduction to Structural Welding Introduction to Electronics Materials and Processes of Construction Jewelry/Metal Fabrication Fashion Survey Engineering Graphics Building Design & Construction Technical Graphics 3-Dimensional Building Design & Representation Building Information Modeling Design (BIM Design) | 3 4 1 3 3 6 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 | Yr 1, Spring Yr 1, Spring Yr 1, Fall Yr 1, Spring Yr 1, Spring Yr 1, Spring Yr 1, Spring Yr 1, Fall Yr 1, Spring Yr 1, Spring Yr 1, Spring Yr 1,Spring Yr 1, Fall Yr 1, Spring |
Required Core: 13-15.5 units
Proposed Sequence
Year 1, Fall = 6 - 8.5 units
Year 1, Spring = 6 - 9 units
Year 2, Summer = 4 units
Total Units: 18 minimum units
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